Tyler Shorts
Fredericksburg
Summary
Physical Therapist well-versed in a broad range of evaluative measures, treatments and modalities for restoring function and mitigating disability. Traveling/contract experience in home health, outpatient, assisted living, and skilled nursing settings, as well as full-time experience in outpatient setting. Able to perform evaluations, treatments and discharges independently utilizing the most recent evidence based practices.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Physical Therapist
AMN HEALTHCARE
Harrisonburg, VA
10.2017
- Physical Therapist performing home visits at both Sunny Side Community in Harrisonburg, Virginia as well as out in the surrounding community.
- Duties performed included evaluation and discharge through OASIS forms, performance of treatments on a daily basis, and communication with other therapy disciplines and nursing to provide top-level treatment to residents.
- Contract ended early as company filled the full time position.
Physical Therapist
Athletico
Fredericksburg, VA
08.2023 - Current
- Evaluated patient conditions to develop personalized treatment plans.
- Administered therapeutic exercises to enhance mobility and reduce pain.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care.
- Educated patients on injury prevention and home exercise programs.
Physical Therapist
GreenBelt Sports Medicine
Greenbelt, MD
03.2023 - 07.2023
- 4 month outpatient contract position as the sole physical therapist at the location, seeing a wide range of clientele.
- Patient demographics ranging from young adult to geriatric.
- Caseload consisted of MVA, workers comp, health insurance, and Medicare.
Physical Therapist
Active Physical Therapy
02.2019 - 03.2023
- Staff Physical Therapist at Active Physical Therapy.
- Job duties included examination and evaluation of new patients, initialization and updates to Plan of Care, treatment of patients of varying ages, complexity, and diagnoses.
- Patient caseload included: Auto accident, workers comp, health insurance (ortho/neuro) Medicare, and aquatics.
Staff Physical Therapist
ProFlex Physical Therapy
Stafford, VA
11.2018 - 11.2019
- Physical Therapist at Proflex Physical Therapy in Stafford Virginia, caseload consisting of, but not limited to, orthopedic injury, low back injury/pain, sports, concussion management, and orthopedic surgery.
- Ages of patient ranged from children (8+) to elderly.
- Performed duties as primary physical therapist at this location with frequent evaluations/re-evaluation, as well as supervision of a Physical Therapy Assistant.
Travel Physical Therapist
AMN HEALTHCARE
Waynesboro, PA
07.2018 - 10.2018
- Physical Therapist at the Leland personal care facility in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, as well as Utz Terrace in Hanover, Pennsylvania.
- Performed outpatient, skilled, and assisted living/personal care evaluations and treatments over the course of the contract supervising 1 full time physical therapy assistant and 1 part-time physical therapy assistant, both at Utz Terrace.
- A variety of individuals was seen at different functional levels from Max Assist to independent community residents who were in need of pain relief or balance training to return to activities of daily living or hobbies that they enjoyed.
- Communication was provided and maintained with all supporting therapy staff as well as with nursing to ensure optimal patient care.
Travel Physical Therapist
AMN HEALTHCARE
Harrisonburg, VA
02.2018 - 05.2018
- Physical Therapist in a 118-bed skilled nursing facility in Harrisonburg, Virginia supervising 1 physical therapy assistant.
- Duties performed included evaluative procedures, treatments, discharge planning and attendance of care plan meetings.
- Regular communication with other therapy staff including OT/SLP was performed as well as communication with nursing staff about patient condition to ensure excellent care was provided.
Travel Physical Therapist
AMN HEALTHCARE
Franklin, WV
11.2017 - 01.2018
- Physical Therapist performing both outpatient and skilled nursing treatment over the course of the contract at Pendleton Manor in Franklin, West Virginia.
- Supervised 2 physical therapy assistants as well as working alongside another physical therapist.
- Duties included outpatient and skilled nursing evaluations, treatments, and scheduling of patients.
- Treatment consisted of therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, balance training, and modalities such as electrical stimulation and traction.
Travel Physical Therapist
AMN HEALTHCARE
Galax, VA
09.2016 - 09.2017
- Sole physical therapist at a 120-bed facility in Galax, Virginia, supervising 3 physical therapy assistants during my time spent at the facility.
- Duties included evaluation and discharge of incoming and outgoing patients, supervision and performance of treatments on a daily basis, as well as attendance at plan of care meetings to optimize patient treatment across all disciplines.
Education
Doctorate - PHYSICAL THERAPY
GANNON UNIVERSITY
01.2016
Bachelor's - Sports and Exercise Science
GANNON UNIVERSITY
01.2013
Skills
- THERAPEUTIC
- PATIENT CARE
- MENTAL HEALTH
- STAFFING
- Acute care
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Clinical documentation
- Musculoskeletal assessment
Certification
LSVT - BIG, 2022-04-01
Additional Information - Skills And Abilities
Supervisor at a therapeutic summer programming for children with various mental health diagnoses. Duties included but were not limited to: Setting up and attending meetings with various sites around the area to have clients attend 'field trips' (zoo, amusement parks, bowling alleys, etc..); preparing the site and speaking with parents to ascertain who would be attending; hiring/managing of counseling staff; preparing weekly schedules for the camp; and meetings with outside visitors to come in to the camp for presentations/discussions., Plan of care discussions with family members and staffing included in patient care. Coordination with outside professions include prosthetist/orthotist/physicians to provide best patient care possible., Have started the courses required for CoMT through Maitland-Australian Physiotherapy Seminars with intent to continue to broaden my skills.
Personal Information
Title: Physical Therapist
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Athletico
08.2023 - Current
Physical Therapist
GreenBelt Sports Medicine
03.2023 - 07.2023
Physical Therapist
Active Physical Therapy
02.2019 - 03.2023
Staff Physical Therapist
ProFlex Physical Therapy
11.2018 - 11.2019
Travel Physical Therapist
AMN HEALTHCARE
07.2018 - 10.2018
Travel Physical Therapist
AMN HEALTHCARE
02.2018 - 05.2018
Travel Physical Therapist
AMN HEALTHCARE
11.2017 - 01.2018
Travel Physical Therapist
AMN HEALTHCARE
10.2017
Travel Physical Therapist
AMN HEALTHCARE
09.2016 - 09.2017
Bachelor's - Sports and Exercise Science
GANNON UNIVERSITY
Doctorate - PHYSICAL THERAPY
GANNON UNIVERSITY